Lagos Appeals to Aggrieved Doctors to Shelve Strike Plan
The Lagos State Government has appealed to medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild to suspend their planned three-day warning strike, which is scheduled to commence on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the government disclosed that negotiations and engagements with the Medical Guild are ongoing, and that steps are being taken to address their concerns.
> “We appeal to our esteemed medical professionals to reconsider the strike action in the interest of the public and continue to give room for dialogue,” the statement read.
The state government also assured the doctors that their grievances are receiving serious attention, stressing that it remains committed to the welfare of healthcare workers and the delivery of quality medical services to Lagosians.
The doctors had cited issues related to welfare, working conditions, and delayed promotions among other reasons for the proposed industrial action.
The Ministry of Health expressed optimism that continued dialogue will prevent any disruption in medical services across the state.
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